Environment manipulation via query string in Laravel



| Updated: 2025-06-20
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-52301
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Laravel Framework
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Laravel LLC

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU100356

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52301

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the application allows environment variable manipulation when the register_argc_argv php directive is set to on. A remote attacker can query any URL with a special crafted query string and alter values of environment variables. This can result in disclosure of sensitive information and potential unauthorized data manipulation.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Laravel Framework: 4.0.0 - 11.30.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/laravel/framework/security/advisories/GHSA-gv7v-rgg6-548h


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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